The Serbian Folk Epic
Author | : Krstivoj Kotur |
Publisher | : Open Road Media |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2022-02-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781504074759 |
ISBN-13 | : 1504074750 |
Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This scholarly study explores the moral and religious philosophy of Serbian folk poetry and makes its literary treasures available to English speakers. This thorough and well-documented study examines the theology and anthropology of the Serbian folk epic. The book opens a new field in Slavic folklore and offers scholars material previously unavailable in English. The work also sheds light on the soul of Serbian national culture. A scholar of Eastern European culture and history, Krstivoj Kotur investigates a number of fascinating topics, including conceptions of God; man’s relationship to culture and civilization; the transcendentalism of Serbian folk poets; the deep ontological, cosmic, and theurgic character of the heroes of the Serbian folk epic; and many others.